Hi all,As someone who experiences anxiety and depression I use meditation to help put my mind back into a more balanced perspective. However are there any meditation practices which would benefit me more directly?Also, my A&D are likely caused by a difficult childhood involving parents who themselves are suffering and so lash out at those around them. This has lead me to avoid meeting with my parents as I find it difficult to cope with the disapproval of my lifestyle. (They are fundamentalist Christians)Does any one have any insights on this too?TIA
Quote from: GoWithTheFlow on December 11, 2016, 02:28:58 pmHi all,As someone who experiences anxiety and depression I use meditation to help put my mind back into a more balanced perspective. However are there any meditation practices which would benefit me more directly?Also, my A&D are likely caused by a difficult childhood involving parents who themselves are suffering and so lash out at those around them. This has lead me to avoid meeting with my parents as I find it difficult to cope with the disapproval of my lifestyle. (They are fundamentalist Christians)Does any one have any insights on this too?TIAI have anxiety and depression too, so any help on this would be appreciated.
Thanks for the replies. I agree, medical assistance is a first port of call.To clarify, I have been in regular contact with my GP and have been taking medication to assist with the biological side and have also been referred to counselling services which I have found helpful to an extent. One thing I didn't get from counselling was a feeling of "dealing with" issues and i got the impression that this would be different for each person. (Which is fair enough)From a Buddhist perspective how best should I approach putting these past issues to rest? I know you should respect your parents but where do you draw the line with "toxic" parents?